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Great weather all year long! With only an average variation of 10 degrees for daytime highs, Salinas is a haven for sun lovers. Soak some up at Fremont Peak State Park or Frank Paul Park.

The local dining is incredible! Visit Monterey Coast Brewing and you may never go anywhere else. If you are looking for something a little lighter, Samurai Japanese Restaurant has outstanding sushi and their tempura is perfect!

The real estate market is thriving! Finding rent to own houses here is really very simple. Neighborhoods like Bolsa Knolls and Acacia are bursting with homes in need of owners. Take a look around and you might find your dream home -- the vacancy rate is about 5.31%, so be sure to save some time.

Low property tax rates make renting to own a breeze! Thanks to proposition 13 your property tax rate will remain virtually unchanged as long as you own your home. There will be minute increases (it'll be about 1.2% of purchase price) but not enough to cause you to cut back on your lattes -- which you can get at outstanding coffee shops like Viva Espresso and Cherry Bean Gourmet.

Renting here is a fast and friendly process! If you are looking for the prefect rent to own home, start by renting a place to act as home base during your search. The average monthly rent for a one bedroom is $971. Try working with local real estate companies Segal Real Estate and Backus Properties.

There are several neighborhoods to choose from! If you want to move to Salinas, start with the Acacia and Spreckles neighborhoods. Located close to great shopping options and other entertainment activities, these areas of Salinas are very tight-knit and relaxing.

Property values are increasing! This is a prime place to rent to own and set down some California roots. Areas like Spreckles and Historic Main Street are increasing in value rapidly so it makes sense to invest sooner rather than later. The average home value is $299,000 and only getting higher!

A robust economy! Known as the Salad Bowl of the World, Salinas grows 30% of the lettuce in the world. Taylor Farm and Fresh Express provide produce and other agricultural crops.

Several higher education options for adults! If you want to take a class or practice a hobby, there are plenty of opportunities to do so. Heald College and Hartnell Community College are just two places in Salinas where you can learn fun, exciting things in your spare time.

Public transportation makes getting around town easy! If you want to leave town, you have easy access to highways for driving or you can take Amtrak from the Salinas Railway Station. You can even hop a flight out of the Salinas Municipal Airport.

A great variety of activities to keep you entertained! Be sure to visit the Steinbeck Center to learn more about John Steinbeck, a favorite son of Salinas. Spend an afternoon or two at the 4word Art Gallery. There are also several parks and attractive fishing spots throughout the area.

Caring for the environment is a priority here! Salinas takes protecting the environment seriously. This is seen in their recycling programs, litter ordinances and their yearly Earth Day events. Be sure to clean up after yourself at the park or you could face a fine from the city and a stern talking to from a fellow citizen.